Manzielmania sweeping Cleveland already

After what seemed like an eternity, fans at lawyer Tony Buzbee's "Draft Johnny Manziel" watch party in Houston didn’t look happy. The No. 22 pick, Manziel is headed to the Cleveland Browns, instead of the Dallas Cowboys. less

After what seemed like an eternity, fans at lawyer Tony Buzbee's "Draft Johnny Manziel" watch party in Houston didn’t look happy. The No. 22 pick, Manziel is headed to the Cleveland Browns, instead of the ... more

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"I wanted Johnny," Chance Cybrien said at the party held at Hughes Hangar.

"I wanted Johnny," Chance Cybrien said at the party held at Hughes Hangar.

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"No!" yells Clint Holland as Manziel is drafted to Cleveland.

"No!" yells Clint Holland as Manziel is drafted to Cleveland.

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But at least his hero is going somewhere.

But at least his hero is going somewhere.

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But it wasn't all bad news. The crowd was happy to see Aggie Mike Evans drafted to Tampa.

But it wasn't all bad news. The crowd was happy to see Aggie Mike Evans drafted to Tampa.

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The "Draft Johnny Manziel" party was held at Hughes Hangar.

The "Draft Johnny Manziel" party was held at Hughes Hangar.

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Texas A&M fans sing. The party was hosted by Tony Buzbee, a top Houston lawyer, at Hughes Hangar.

Texas A&M fans sing. The party was hosted by Tony Buzbee, a top Houston lawyer, at Hughes Hangar.

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Buzbee at Hughes Hangar

Buzbee at Hughes Hangar

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A fan at the Buzbee party looks sad after Manziel is passed up early in the draft.

A fan at the Buzbee party looks sad after Manziel is passed up early in the draft.

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Buzbee waits to hear Manziel's name in the draft.

Buzbee waits to hear Manziel's name in the draft.

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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel expects life in the NFL to be even crazier than college.

Selected in the first round of the draft by the Cleveland Browns, Manziel was introduced Friday to a soundtrack of whirring cameras as he took the initial steps of his pro career. Humble and self-assured, Manziel, who raised Texas A&M’s profile with his playmaking ability and “Johnny Football” persona, said he’s entering the league expecting the spotlight to be brighter.

“I’m going in expecting madness,” he said.

Manziel says he’s learned from past mistakes and the 21-year-old vowed to earn the respect of his new Cleveland teammates, some of whom may have their doubts about him.

His arrival in Cleveland has already triggered “Manzelmania” as the Browns have been overwhelmed with sales of season tickets in the hours since they drafted the former Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 22 overall pick on Thursday night. There were fans waiting outside the team’s headquarters to welcome Manziel when he arrived shortly before noon.

“It means a lot to me obviously, getting a lot of support already,” Manziel said of the buzz he’s created. “But there’s work that needs to be done. There’s things that need to be done. I’m very excited, very eager to be here and really get things rolling.”

Manziel was joined at his introductory news conference by fellow first-round pick Justin Gilbert, the No. 8 overall pick. A cornerback from Oklahoma State, Gilbert said he rolled down his car window and screamed when he heard Manziel was taken by the Browns.

Manziel, who posed for photos holding his new No. 2 jersey, insists he’s not burdened by all the attention he receives, and said he’s confident he can separate his celebrity and football lives.

“I think I’m Johnny Manziel,” he said. “Johnny Football is what I am in the media. I accept it, but I know who I am. I’m Johnny Manziel. I don’t let that weigh me down.”

Manziel doesn’t expect to receive any preferential treatment with the Browns. He wasn’t surprised to hear starter Brian Hoyer said “bring it on” when he was told he will be competing with Manziel in training camp.

Manziel acknowledged he has a lot to learn, and that his sole focus is on helping the Browns end years of futility.

“I want to win,” he said. “That’s the main thing for me. I don’t handle losing very well.”

He’s gotten better at handling the constant swirl around him. After he was drafted following a nearly three-hour wait, Manziel went out in New York and celebrated with his family and friends, which reportedly included rapper Drake and Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. There are photos circulating on the Internet of Manziel drinking from a large bottle of champagne.

“I’m 21 years old,” he said when asked about the bubbly.

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Jadeveon Clowney, of South Carooina, poses for photos with his mother, Josenna, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Jadeveon Clowney, of South Carooina, poses for photos with his mother, Josenna, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Jadeveon Clowney celebrates as he is selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jadeveon Clowney celebrates as he is selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Jadeveon Clowney celebrates as he is selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jadeveon Clowney celebrates as he is selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Jadeveon Clowney, of South Carooina, poses for photos with his mother, Josenna, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Jadeveon Clowney, of South Carooina, poses for photos with his mother, Josenna, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Jadeveon Clowney answers questions during a news conference after being selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jadeveon Clowney answers questions during a news conference after being selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in ... more

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NFL Fans watch the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

NFL Fans watch the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Jadeveon Clowney reacts to a question during a news conference following his selection by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jadeveon Clowney reacts to a question during a news conference following his selection by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, ... more

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Jadeveon Clowney answers questions during a news conference following his selection by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jadeveon Clowney answers questions during a news conference following his selection by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in ... more

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Jadeveon Clowney answers questions during a news conference following his selection by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jadeveon Clowney answers questions during a news conference following his selection by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in ... more

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Texas A&M's Mike Evans poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Texas A&M's Mike Evans poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( ... more

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Texas A&M's Mike Evans poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Texas A&M's Mike Evans poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( ... more

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Texas A&M's Jake Matthews poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Texas A&M's Jake Matthews poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( ... more

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Texas A&M's Jake Matthews poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Texas A&M's Jake Matthews poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( ... more

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Texas A&M's Jake Matthews walks onto the stage after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Texas A&M's Jake Matthews walks onto the stage after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel reacts after being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel reacts after being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel reacts after being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel reacts after being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( ... more

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Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel poses for photos with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( ... more

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Cleveland Browns fan James Spearman eacts after Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Cleveland Browns fan James Spearman eacts after Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ... more

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Cleveland Browns fan James Spearman eacts after Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Cleveland Browns fan James Spearman eacts after Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ... more

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Johnny Manziel, of Texas A&M, poses for photos with his mother, Michelle, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Johnny Manziel, of Texas A&M, poses for photos with his mother, Michelle, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Johnny Manziel, of Texas A&M, poses for photos with his mother, Michelle, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Johnny Manziel, of Texas A&M, poses for photos with his mother, Michelle, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Johnny Manziel, of Texas A&M, poses for photos as he arrives to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Johnny Manziel, of Texas A&M, poses for photos as he arrives to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Sammy Watkins, of Clemson, poses for a photo with his mother, Nicole McMiller, on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Sammy Watkins, of Clemson, poses for a photo with his mother, Nicole McMiller, on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Blake Bortles, of Central Florida, poses for a photo with his mother, Suzy, on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Blake Bortles, of Central Florida, poses for a photo with his mother, Suzy, on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Teddy Bridgewater, of Louisville, waves to fans as he walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Rose Murphy, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Teddy Bridgewater, of Louisville, waves to fans as he walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Rose Murphy, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

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Khalil Mack, of Buffalo, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Khalil Mack, of Buffalo, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Taylor Lewan, of Michigan, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Taylor Lewan, of Michigan, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Mike Evans, of Texsas A&M, poses for photos with his mother Heather Kilgore, on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Mike Evans, of Texsas A&M, poses for photos with his mother Heather Kilgore, on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Ryan Shazier, of Ohio State, poses for photos with his mother, Shawn, on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Ryan Shazier, of Ohio State, poses for photos with his mother, Shawn, on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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C.J. Mosley, of Alabama, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Tracey, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

C.J. Mosley, of Alabama, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Tracey, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Marqise Lee, of Southern California, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Marqise Lee, of Southern California, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Eric Ebron, of North Carolina, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Eric Ebron, of North Carolina, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Jimmuy Garoppolo, of Eastern Illinois, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Denise, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Jimmuy Garoppolo, of Eastern Illinois, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Denise, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Jadeveon Clowney, of South Carooina, poses for photos with his mother, Josenna, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Jadeveon Clowney, of South Carooina, poses for photos with his mother, Josenna, as they arrive to the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, of Alabama, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Nicole Dix, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, of Alabama, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Nicole Dix, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Calvin Pryon, of Louisville, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Monique Turrell, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Calvin Pryon, of Louisville, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Monique Turrell, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Odell Beckham, Jr., of Louisiana State, poses for photos with his mother, Heather Van Norman, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Odell Beckham, Jr., of Louisiana State, poses for photos with his mother, Heather Van Norman, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Odell Beckham, Jr., of Louisiana State, poses for photos with his mother, Heather Van Norman, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Odell Beckham, Jr., of Louisiana State, poses for photos with his mother, Heather Van Norman, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Jordan Matthews, of Vanderbilt, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Brenda, during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Jordan Matthews, of Vanderbilt, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Brenda, during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Justin Gilbert, of Oklahoma State, poses for photos on the Red Carpet with his mother, Iwanna Rolling, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Justin Gilbert, of Oklahoma State, poses for photos on the Red Carpet with his mother, Iwanna Rolling, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Kony Ealy, of Missouri, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Kony Ealy, of Missouri, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Cody Latimer, of Indiana, poses for photos on the Red Carpet with his mother, Tonya Dunson, during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Cody Latimer, of Indiana, poses for photos on the Red Carpet with his mother, Tonya Dunson, during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Morgan Moses, of Virginia, poses for photos on the Red Carpet with his mother, Marion Graves, during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Morgan Moses, of Virginia, poses for photos on the Red Carpet with his mother, Marion Graves, during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston ... more

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Cyrus Kouandjio, of Alabama, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Georgette, during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Cyrus Kouandjio, of Alabama, walks the Red Carpet with his mother, Georgette, during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech, poses for photos with his mother, Nina Dorsey-Fuller, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech, poses for photos with his mother, Nina Dorsey-Fuller, before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Jason Verrett, to Texas Christian, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Jason Verrett, to Texas Christian, poses for photos on the Red Carpet before the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Jadeveon Clowney pose for photos after Clowney was selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Jadeveon Clowney pose for photos after Clowney was selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall ... more

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Jadeveon Clowney walks onto the stage after being selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jadeveon Clowney walks onto the stage after being selected by the Houston Texans as the No. 1 overall draft pick during the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. ( Brett Coomer ... more